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STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway, Swindon

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Learn the story of how Isambard Kingdom Brunel engineered the railway system linking London to western England and Wales at STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway. The museum includes a diverse set of interactive exhibits, including story-telling displays, recorded personal experiences, archival films, and original Great Western Railway locomotives on display. Experience first-hand the railways of the past with a train simulator, a vintage signal box, and old-fashioned slot machines. Check in advance about special exhibitions showcasing items from the museum's collection. The Platinum One Cafe offers a selection of meals, snacks, and beverages. Our Swindon day trip tool makes visiting STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway and other Swindon attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.

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By 583robinh

So much is really good once you find your way in. Sign posting is awful and once you find a way passed the National Trust place you have to jump a large puddle. Awful but the welcome at the cash...

So much is really good once you find your way in. Sign posting is awful and once you find a way passed the National Trust place you have to jump a large puddle. Awful but the welcome at the cash... more »
By ChantelleCoombs

Visited this museum whilst staying in Swindon overnight. This was a spontaneous visit. We enjoyed our visit very much. We were greeted by a friendly man at reception desk on arrival ( 28th April in...

Visited this museum whilst staying in Swindon overnight. This was a spontaneous visit. We enjoyed our visit very much. We were greeted by a friendly man at reception desk on arrival ( 28th April in... more »

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By Jodie Smyth

Took my young daughter and we had an excellent day out. The staff were incredibly helpful and super friendly too. We done the additional activity of semaphore, codes etc. Great little cafe too. All facilities were clean, especially the toilets. Take some change there are some old style amusement arcade machines in the STEAM. Would highly recommend a visit, learnt loads going there with my daughter and a fun day out. Plus a great little gift shop in the reception area.

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By Farah Abdel Karim

One of the best Railway Museums Iv been to. What sets it apart is how family-friendly it is. Loads of opportunities for children to actually experience what it was like to operate trains during this time. The exhibition and displays are also fascinating and the informative videos they have are really good. They are also very COVID-friendly and the toilets are super clean.

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